Asheville weather in August
August in Asheville: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Asheville · #347 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Asheville climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 122 mm / 4.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Asheville in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Asheville?
- August in Asheville: hot, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Asheville on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Asheville in August?
- In August, Asheville averages a daily high of 27.6°C and a low of 18°C, with about 122.2 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Asheville in August?
- Asheville has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in August.